Chris Inglis, a 30-year veteran of the National Security Agency, has stepped down as the US’ national director.
According to Cyberscoop, his resignation was confirmed by three sources with direct knowledge of the matter.
Inglis is currently travelling to Japan on a trip meant to bolster cyber collaboration with a key ally in the region and as cybersecurity issues continue to top the White House agenda.
President Biden previously nominated Inglis to lead the newly-created Office of the National Cyber Director last year. He was tasked with the role of bringing a unified approach to US cybersecurity policy.
The ONCD – which was created in response to a recommendation by the final report of the Cyberspace Solarium Commission – is supposed to coordinate cybersecurity strategy and policy amongst the various US government agencies.
Recently, the ONCD has been at work drafting the White House’s cybersecurity strategy, a document that is expected to call for a more muscular approach in combatting cyberattacks.
While it is unknown exactly when Inglis plans to leave, his departure may coincide with the publication of the strategy.
Inglis previously defended the country’s soon-to-be-released national cybersecurity strategy with many expecting pushback from industry.
Kemba Walden, who joined ONCD from Microsoft in May and currently serves as the principal deputy national cyber director, will serve as acting director in Inglis’s absence.
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